Chevrolet Corvette vs Dodge Viper Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Dodge Viper
- Length179.7 in
- Height47.7 in – 47.8 in
- Wheelbase104.5 in
- Curb weight3,116 lb – 3,214 lb
- Width73.6 in
- Dodge Viper width84.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Viper is 4.2 in shorter (179.7 in vs 175.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 11.2 in narrower (73.6 in vs 84.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.1 in taller (47.8 in vs 47.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (104.5 in vs 98.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Viper is 192 lb heavier (3,165 lb vs 3,357 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 11.2 in narrower (73.6 in vs 84.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (104.5 in vs 98.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Viper is 192 lb heavier (3,165 lb vs 3,357 lb)
- Length: Dodge Viper is 4.2 in shorter (179.7 in vs 175.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.1 in taller (47.8 in vs 47.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Dodge Viper
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is narrower by 11.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Corvette — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Dodge Viper | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.7 in | 175.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 84.8 in | 11.2 in |
| Height | 47.8 in | 47.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.5 in | 98.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,165 lb | 3,357 lb | 192 lb |
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